Louise Noguchi brings Japanese Canadian History to Nuit Blanche in new exhibition
Through the act of drawing, the cadence of voices, and the presence of descendants reclaiming their families’ stories, Noguchi’s work restores voice to the silenced.
Through the act of drawing, the cadence of voices, and the presence of descendants reclaiming their families’ stories, Noguchi’s work restores voice to the silenced.
““I was challenging myself to create a very intricate work with a lot of limitations, in order to see what I could produce. And in the end, BUTCH/FEMME is what I created.” ~ Emily Paterson
“I really appreciated how the puppets seemed to hold a kind of magic that opened people up to ask questions and share stories that they otherwise might be too shy to share.” ~ Moirgan Joy
Interview with Alexander Thomas and Ted Dykstra about The Coal Mine Theatre’s “Waiting for Godot”
“What really makes me grounded is creativity … telling stories that no one has really heard about us as Arabs or as Iraqis …. I build bridges over boundaries and borders and cultures.” ~ Ahmed Moneka
“I think everyone wants and deserves to feel safe and seen and loved – and this play reminds us of that.” ~ Vivien Endicott-Douglas
“The creative process of seeing my scribbled notes and thoughts come to life was truly incredible.” ~ Author Megan McDougall
“I just want the audience to come with an open heart and take as much of art as they can into their system.” ~ Shivani Shivakumar
“The revival reminds us that the prejudices examined in Winston Kam’s “Bachelor Man” — fear of outsiders, suspicion of difference, and the enforcement of hierarchies — remain unsettlingly relevant today.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Artist profile: Comedian and improvisor Conor Bradbury is on the Second City Mainstage
“The production’s ultimate power lies in its intimacy. With just one performer, the audience cannot retreat…” ~Arpita Ghosal